Overview
Tamalin wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tamalín in Veracruz, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and has a designed capacity of 527.04 cubic meters per day.
The Tamalin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tamalín, Veracruz, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 4,676 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity is 527.04 cubic meters per day, and the reported discharge volume matches this capacity. The facility operates under Mexico's federal water quality standards, which set limits for pollutants in treated effluent. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow towards the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed in Veracruz supports a variety of aquatic species and is part of a larger hydrological system. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal habitats that are sensitive to eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The Tamalin wastewater treatment plant is located on Calle Constitución in the town of Tamalín, Veracruz, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,676 people in the town of Tamalín and surrounding areas.
The Tamalin plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standard, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged into national waters.
The Tamalin plant has a designed capacity of 527.04 cubic meters per day, which matches its reported discharge volume.
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